CANVASS
Scrabble letter values: C3A1N1V4A1S1S1 = 12
Definition
- verb get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. — synonyms: poll
- verb solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign.
- verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. — synonyms: analyze, analyse, study, examine
- noun the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account. — synonyms: canvas
- noun an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. — synonyms: poll, opinion_poll, public_opinion_poll
- noun a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel. — synonyms: sail, canvas, sheet
- noun a tent made of canvas fabric. — synonyms: canvas_tent, canvas
- noun an oil painting on canvas fabric. — synonyms: canvas
- noun the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete. — synonyms: canvas
- noun a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents). — synonyms: canvas
Examples
- “analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare”
- “analyze the evidence in a criminal trial”
- “analyze your real motives”